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title: "Design of an Evaluation Framework for Biodiversity Net Gain in England"
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# Design of an Evaluation Framework for Biodiversity Net Gain in England

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29095925-84a0-42d1-9c85-0dacff3c2242

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) alongside Natural England, which seeks to contract a supplier for the "Design of an Evaluation Framework for Biodiversity Net Gain in England." This initiative falls under the research and development services category, specifically aimed at enhancing biodiversity as outlined in the Environment Bill. The tender was published on 10th July 2020, with a submission deadline of 7th August 2020. The contract is intended to commence on 29th September 2020 and will run until 31st March 2021.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy and research, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in evaluation frameworks or biodiversity projects. Companies with expertise in developing evidence-based methods for evaluating biodiversity impacts will find this procurement particularly relevant, given its emphasis on innovative, complexity-appropriate evaluative strategies.

## Notice

Natural England and Defra seek a supplier to develop a framework for the future evaluation of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) as set out in the Environment Bill. The primary aim of the policy is to secure a measurable improvement in habitat for biodiversity whilst streamlining development processes. The purpose of the evaluation framework is to enable Natural England and Defra to evaluate how BNG is being delivered and understand the impact of BNG. We are looking for bidders to propose methods which meet the requirements set out in the following specification and we are interested in evaluation frameworks which draw on complexity-appropriate methods. The approach that is proposed should be evidence-based as well as build on and complement existing evidence and policy development. This opportunity is advertised by DgC on behalf of Natural England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dbbba2b-821a-49b2-bd2b-a2e0eb31b23b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,772 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLINGWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dbbba2b-821a-49b2-bd2b-a2e0eb31b23b
- 10 Jul 2020 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc947ef-4e7f-42c3-a786-a69fb2603882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dbbba2b-821a-49b2-bd2b-a2e0eb31b23b
  5th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc947ef-4e7f-42c3-a786-a69fb2603882
  10th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/631aef50-9489-4ad4-8841-8757cf8c3eb8
  n/a

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